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Hearing presentation by Laura Hartema of Friends of Des Moines Creek opposing the Des Moines Creek Business Park West Development, File #LUA2022-0044, delivered October 18, 2024. Documents site manipulation concerns including: complete and partial filling of wetlands, streams, and ravines; removal of over 500 trees including landmark trees; arsenic in soils; redirecting stormwater flows through French drains and pipes; a large detention pond; underground water quality facilities; and over 30 acres of disturbance. Presenter argues the project requires additional environmental review (SEPA) to prove no significant impacts to critical areas, neighboring properties, and the surrounding neighborhood. Includes 1936 and 2023 aerial comparisons showing the site remains mostly forested. Developer identified as Panattoni Development.